Family sharing, autologin shortcut, needs Mobile AUC r to log in everytime

[shoel]

Like this https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/364040961443551799/

How do i fix this. I just set up an account for my lil brother and we are on the same computer atm. So i did the -login username password thing and its working, BUT i need mobile AUC to login evertime. Is there a way to bypas this?

And, is it possible to set family sharing OFF when u login to your acc, because its real annoying to set it off everytime to get to normal mode??...?

[Tev]

First, whenever you use [Change User...], you'll have to refill the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator code. It will only stick if you remember credentials and don't change users.

I don't think the launch argument gets rid of that issue.

I think the closest to having two accounts with Steam Mobile Authenticator; and not being prompted about it every time another account logs in would be to have two Steam clients installed on the computer in separate locations, sharing a folder in common where the games are stored.

As far as the Steam Family Sharing problem goes, I think you're talking about the PIN code present on Steam Family View?

If so, it's not necessary for Steam Family Sharing, it's the parental lock.
http://store.steampowered.com/parental/set

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If you want Family Sharing off; then u have to turn it off account-wide; u can't pick and choice if it turns on/off when u are signing into Steam account.

You wouldn't have to do all the sign in/out crap if you just make a separate Steam Client for each user. Then make a steam shortcut to desktop that goes to the user specific steam client.

But if you share a system; then each person should have a separate Windows User; and if one of those users is already on Steam client, just fully exit it before switching OS users.

[shoel]

Originally posted by Teutep:

First, whenever you use [Change User...], you'll have to refill the Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator code. It will only stick if you remember credentials and don't change users.

I don't think the launch argument gets rid of that issue.

I think the closest to having two accounts with Steam Mobile Authenticator; and not being prompted about it every time another account logs in would be to have two Steam clients installed on the computer in separate locations, sharing a folder in common where the games are stored.

As far as the Steam Family Sharing problem goes, I think you're talking about the PIN code present on Steam Family View?

If so, it's not necessary for Steam Family Sharing, it's the parental lock.
http://store.steampowered.com/parental/set

Thanks! I just deactivated it and now that ♥♥♥♥ is gone and i'm still sharing my games w him :)

[shoel]

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

If you want Family Sharing off; then u have to turn it off account-wide; u can't pick and choice if it turns on/off when u are signing into Steam account.

You wouldn't have to do all the sign in/out crap if you just make a separate Steam Client for each user. Then make a steam shortcut to desktop that goes to the user specific steam client.

But if you share a system; then each person should have a separate Windows User; and if one of those users is already on Steam client, just fully exit it before switching OS users.

So, u mean, if i download another install of steam and place it at my brothers folder i won't have this problem and we both get auto login without any Mobile UAC code stuff?

[Tev]

Originally posted by DozeN CSGOx14.com EASY.GL:

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

If you want Family Sharing off; then u have to turn it off account-wide; u can't pick and choice if it turns on/off when u are signing into Steam account.

You wouldn't have to do all the sign in/out crap if you just make a separate Steam Client for each user. Then make a steam shortcut to desktop that goes to the user specific steam client.

But if you share a system; then each person should have a separate Windows User; and if one of those users is already on Steam client, just fully exit it before switching OS users.

So, u mean, if i download another install of steam and place it at my brothers folder i won't have this problem and we both get auto login without any Mobile UAC code stuff?

If you have another Steam -client where your brother's credentials are stored; and your client where your credentials are stored, you shouldn't have the issue.

Personally I'd move the games (and their appmanifest -files) to some "middle space" and link both clients to those via [Steam > Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders]

Just to check, I just used "-login account password" with my alt. that uses regular e-mail Steam Guard (no issues); then used it again on my primary (which uses Mobile Authenticator -code) and sure enough I was prompted the code from my phone.

So that launch argument isn't the option in this case.

[shoel]

Originally posted by Teutep:

Originally posted by DozeN CSGOx14.com EASY.GL:

So, u mean, if i download another install of steam and place it at my brothers folder i won't have this problem and we both get auto login without any Mobile UAC code stuff?

If you have another Steam -client where your brother's credentials are stored; and your client where your credentials are stored, you shouldn't have the issue.

Personally I'd move the games (and their appmanifest -files) to some "middle space" and link both clients to those via [Steam > Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders]

Just to check, I just used "-login account password" with my alt. that uses regular e-mail Steam Guard (no issues); then used it again on my primary (which uses Mobile Authenticator -code) and sure enough I was prompted the code from my phone.

So that launch argument isn't the option in this case.

Steam is unable to send any email certainly so i can't log him in at the new steam install. Can't verify my own email either... I'm getting tired of this bs... Emails should not be that hard, to send, right??..

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Originally posted by DozeN CSGOx14.com EASY.GL:

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

If you want Family Sharing off; then u have to turn it off account-wide; u can't pick and choice if it turns on/off when u are signing into Steam account.

You wouldn't have to do all the sign in/out crap if you just make a separate Steam Client for each user. Then make a steam shortcut to desktop that goes to the user specific steam client.

But if you share a system; then each person should have a separate Windows User; and if one of those users is already on Steam client, just fully exit it before switching OS users.

So, u mean, if i download another install of steam and place it at my brothers folder i won't have this problem and we both get auto login without any Mobile UAC code stuff?

U don't reinstall Steam; in fact u don't need to ever "install" it anyways...

Put it on C Drive like this for example:
C:\UserName\Steam
For each person who will use Steam on the system; very simple really.
Make this folder structure while logged into the main account that has full Admin rights.
To get the Steam files there; go to where u already have Steam Client install (i.e. C:\Program Files\Steam) and copy those files & folders into the new Steam folder on C drive; do it for each user folder u need for having a separate Steam.

Then for each user, should have their own Steam Client shortcut on the Desktop, like this:

User Desktop > Steam Client shortcut that points to C:\UserName\Steam\Steam.exe

However, before u do this, be sure to go into "Folder Options" in your WinOS and allow hidden files/folder to be shown. So you can actually copy any hidden files from your Steam folder as well.


As far as Steam sending emails; it won't be instant. And they will also usually fall under your emails Spam/Trash folder by default, so ensure to look for them there. To keep them from going there, in your Email Account, whitelist the Steam email addresses.